95-year-old Abergavenny veteran Jim Alison drives again at charity track event
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95-year-old Abergavenny veteran Jim Alison drives again at charity track event

5 Sep 2026 · Originally published 5 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: 'Fantastic' moment blind Abergavenny veteran, 95, drives again
Jim Alison, a 95-year-old veteran who was registered blind five years ago, returned to the driver's seat at the Llandow Circuit in the Vale of Glamorgan. Participating in a Speed of Sight event designed for people with disabilities, he was able to navigate the track with the help of an instructor and dual controls - offering him a chance to revisit a skill he once used for a living.
Source: BBC News UK Vale Of Glamorgan
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